Here's What 6 Women Used To Wear Before They Joined The Royal Family 

The royal family abides by a very specific and strict style guide. Though it must be tough to appear prim and proper all the time, the handful of sartorial rules has kept the family looking posh and avoiding potentially embarrassing situations. And it's no secret that royal ladies must follow several strict rules when it comes to fashion protocol. From wearing tights in all weather conditions to never baring their shoulders, avoiding trousers around the Queen, and choosing a modest skirt length. Being a glamorous royal lady isn't as simple as it looks.
We all know Kate Middleton as a queen of high-low dressing who can pull off wedges all year round. She has become a national style icon, starring on the cover of British Vogue and having an Aspinal tote named after her. However, before she became a member of the royal family, Kate was the owner of a much more pared-back wardrobe, plumping for simple white tees, flared jeans, and the odd patterned dress. Surprisingly, right?
In case you are curious about how women's fashion changed after marrying into royal families, this post is for you. Let's scroll down and find out more!

#1 Diana, Princess of Wales, before and after she married Charles, Prince of Wales, in 1981

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#2 Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, before and after she married Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, in 1956

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#3 Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, before and after she married Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, in 2011

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#4 Meghan Markle before and after she married Prince Harry in 2018

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#5 Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, Queen of Spain, before and after she married Felipe VI, King of Spain, in 2004

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#6 Charlene Wittstock, Princess of Monaco, before and after she married Albert II, Prince of Monaco, in 2011

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